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Spokesman Eddie Gershon said: "We have had a supply issue with our pubs.

"Currently rump steak, sirloin steak and gammon steak are not available, but we hope to resolve this soon."

On its website Wetherspoon describes its steaks as being matured for 35 days.

Explaining its Tuesday steak club special offer it says: "The beef for our steaks is supplied directly through farm-assured schemes, meaning that cuts have full traceability and that exacting welfare standards have been met. We're proud to carry the Quality Standard Mark, a symbol of our farmers' adherence to standards higher than those required by law."